Want to know what it’s truly like to be an international student at your dream school? Read about the current experiences of real international students studying in the USA right now. Learn from them what it’s like to be in U.S. classrooms, make friends, get a job, and more.
Brenda Rodriguez shares her journey from working as a nanny in Maryland to becoming a full-time student at Truckee Meadows Community College in Nevada. She reflects on the challenges and benefits that come from embracing change.
Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his experience about learning how to file U.S. taxes for the first time. With the help of resources provided by G...
Maya Goto, a business student at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her summer 2024 experiences as she returns to her home country, Japan, and explores South Korea for the first time. Her summer adventures highlight the mix of excitement and n...
Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his experience securing a winter break job at Jamestown Community College's gym. Ayomideji scrambled to find job...
In this blog post, Thu Aung, an international student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, shares her adventures of interviewing for and getting her first office job. Reflecting on the valuable lessons learned and the connections made, she offe...
Navigating the visa process is crucial for studying abroad, and Alice Do, who is studying at Los Angeles Pierce College, shares her insights on making it manageable. Watch her video for Alice’s tips, including focus on gathering your information, pre...
Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his journey of balancing work and study as an international student. Needing additional work, perseverance and a...
Brenda Rodriguez recounts her journey from Panama to the USA, sharing her experiences learning English, living with a host family in Maryland, and studying at TMCC in Nevada. She highlights the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new culture and...
Zhuoya Chen, a graduate of Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC), shares her journey as an international student from China and highlights the support she received from the college’s international office and faculty. She loves LAPC’s financial benefits,...
In her final blog post, Dylana Camacho Orozco reflects on the transformative experiences and growth she has undergone during her year at Truckee Meadows Community College. She shares her excitement about future opportunities and encourages other inte...
Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his journey of getting a job. In this first post of his series about getting a job in the U.S. while studying, he...
Thu Aung, an international student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, recounts her first experience with a fire alarm in her new dorm. She describes the initial shock and chaos, the surprising calmness of her fellow students, and how the inci...
Studying abroad, while challenging, offers immense opportunities beyond academic advancement, including cultural immersion, personal growth, and professional networking. Currently enjoying her time at Los Angeles Pierce College and studying liberal s...
International students often face stereotypes about their cultures, which can range from amusing to shockingly ignorant. Blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco believes that despite these challenges, these experiences provide opportunities to educate others a...
Green River College offers an exceptional experience for international students with its robust support system, small class sizes, abundant leadership opportunities, tight-knit community, and stunning natural environment. These factors contribute to...
Student blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco shares her experience attending her first prom at Truckee Meadows Community College! Organized by the TMCC International Club, the event allowed international students to enjoy a new cultural celebration, featuri...
Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is preparing for exams, working at her on-campus job, and planning to transfer to a 4-year university. She offers practical tips on how she manages her stress,...
Blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica experiences her first winter in Reno! She sees and experiences snow for the first time, goes Disco Tubing at Palisades, Tahoe and also tries skiing. “Snow was a whole new experience for me and I really en...
Maya Goto, a business student at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her enriching experiences with the Japanese Club at the University of Nevada, Reno. From cultural festivals to classroom insights, she explores the vibrant intersection of Jap...
Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), experiences her first Easter in America. From learning about American Easter traditions to participating in an egg hunt, eating Ghirardelli chocolate, and lear...
Sara Çakırgöz, originally from Turkey and an aspiring master's student in America, shares her journey of language learning at American English College and her excitement about becoming the college's student blogger. She is confident that she chose th...
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